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Erectile Dysfunction





Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is mainly characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis for a longer span, which can ultimately lead to Impotence. Although not life-threatening by itself, ED is a strong predictor of high mortality diseases such as coronary artery diseases, cardiovascular diseases Erectile Dysfunction patients. While the majority of the is treated with currently available medications, approximately 70% remain unresponsive to it. Apart from this, all treatment options can treat only symptoms and not the underlying causes. But the research efforts for stem cell treatments have laid a foundation towards finding a long-term solution that can reverse the pathogenesis of Erectile Dysfunction and thereby restore the patient's ability to achieve a natural erection.

Do you treat Erectile Dysfunction?

It is normal for men to have erectile problems occasionally but when successful erections during sexual activity become an exception, the condition can be taken as that of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can be defined as a problem in achieving or maintaining an erection during sexual intimacy.

As for erectile dysfunction, there are some causes which one can voluntarily cut off and there are some causes which one has to medically treat. The causes one can remove from their lifestyle include some medication or drug, excess weight, smoking or drinking habits, or maybe just excessive mental stress.

Kicking off these habits may help fix erectile dysfunction problems without the need for any treatment but for causes related to hormonal imbalance or psychological issues, treating the cause requires clinical help and efforts. Sometimes though, this disorder is caused by a mix of different causes and stopping one cause or treating another may not provide a solution. It is therefore always suggested to consult an experienced medical practitioner when one can face a rare situation of erection during sexual activities.

ED could be your warning signal for a more serious condition

Erectile dysfunction is often a warning sign of a more serious indication such as heart disease or diabetes. Therefore, looking at ED as a disease itself may be wrong. If you are facing ED, then getting checked for one or more of these conditions could be a practical way of treating ED.





Top 5 conditions that can lead to Erectile Dysfunction

Diabetes can lead to constriction of nerves and blood vessels that restricts the flow of blood to organs. It also damages muscles and can lead to numbness or lack of sensation. For an erection to occur, the nerves play key role in sensation and blood vessels will aid inflow towards the penile region. The dysfunction of the nervous and circulatory system will prevent erection leading to Erectile Dysfunction. A study has shown that men with diabetes are at three times higher risk of developing ED. Therefore, treating Diabetes will be a more viable approach in this case to approach ED.

Heart Disease A study has shown that ED precedes cardiovascular diseases in almost 70% of the cases. This means ED could. in fact. be a warning signal for underlying coronary artery disease. During heart diseases. there is a natural buildup of plaque or cholesterol in the blood vessels that prevents reduces flow to the heart muscles. Since blood vessels in penile region are much narrower. their blockage is more prominent and thus interferes with erection. In either case, it is advisable to get checked for an underlying heart problem if one faces sexual issues.

Neurological conditions Our brain is the control center of our body. Our mental health is vital for sexual wellbeing. Any condition affecting the nervous system such as Alzheimers or Parkinson's can affect sexual desires. Psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression. and stress can interfere with muscle contraction. Release of stress hormones will reduce blood flow and sexual drive in an individual. Therefore, ensuring a positive and cheerful attitude can help prevent ED.

Kidney Disease Having a chronic kidney condition can affect the sexual hormones such a testosterones and luteinizing hormone. Renal disease leads to testicular damage, reduced spermatogenesis and also the volume of ejaculate. This can affect fertility in men as well.

Prostate cancer Although prostate will not affect the erection capacity, treatments for prostate cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation can lead to Erectile Dysfunction. ED can occur temporarily in prostate cancer patients. Further surgeries involving removal of prostate gland can lead to difficulty maintaining an erection.